Pediatrics-Anesthesiology

Combined training in pediatrics and anesthesiology should allow the development of physicians who are fully qualified in both specialties. Physicians completing this training should be competent pediatricians and anesthesiologists capable of professional activity in either discipline. It is anticipated that many trainees will develop careers focused on caring for children with complex medical and surgical conditions who are hospitalized and/or require perioperative/periprocedural management.

Both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pediatrics encourage residents to extend their training for an additional, sixth year or more in subspecialty training in pediatrics or anesthesiology and/or investigative, administrative or academic pursuits to prepare graduates of this combined training program for careers in research, teaching, or departmental administration and to become leaders in their fields.